Lake Pochersee
Hiking Trail
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ISSBRÜCKE -> Knappenhaus -> POCHERSEE
moderate
3.1 km
2:30 h
284 m
284 m
From Issbrücke bridge at the edge of Mareil you take the climbing forest trail to Obere Issalm. Continue on the slightly ascending route to the Mining House (Knappenhaus) with stamp mill. Below you also find scenic lake Pochersee. Return on the same route.
Author’s recommendation
Enjoy the silence at the lake! A picknick there is very nice!
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,002 m
Lowest point
1,731 m
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Safety information
Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.comTips, hints and links
More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Issbrücke (1,731 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.224306, 10.978961
DMS
47°13'27.5"N 10°58'44.3"E
UTM
32T 649818 5231990
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Destination
Lake Pochersee
Turn-by-turn directions
From Issbrücke bridge at the edge of Mareil you take the climbing forest trail to Obere Issalm. Continue on the slightly ascending route to the Mining House (Knappenhaus) with stamp mill. Below you also find scenic lake Pochersee. Return on the same route.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Getting there
Ochsengarten is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
- Parking Issbrücke, about 5 km past Ochsengarten
Coordinates
DD
47.224306, 10.978961
DMS
47°13'27.5"N 10°58'44.3"E
UTM
32T 649818 5231990
w3w
///willow.unclench.rebounded
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000
Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.1 km
Duration
2:30h
Ascent
284 m
Descent
284 m
One-way route
Scenic
Insider tip
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